21st Annual Vintage Weekend

Attendees and exhibitors braved the elements and stuck around to take an exclusive peek and study up close rare vintage and classic conveyances in attendance such as 1929 Morton Johnson Shirean

Mother Nature didn’t cooperate yet nothing can stop antique yacht, car and plane fanatics from having a good time at this annual event.

Cherished TV and movie characters, heroes, superheroes, and villains mingled with mere mortals of the like of, ahem, presidential candidate Donald Trump—and together they threw one hell of a party. Cinderella made her entrance in a chariot pulled by a mouse, fairy godmother and prince in tow. Captain Jack Sparrow brandished his pistol, while Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt, Gilligan, Batman, and the entire crew of the Starship Enterprise (including two Minions) showed off their moves on the dance floor.

Dusky 33 XF center console with crew heading out fishing.

Port Royal, then and now.

Gordon Pass then and now.

Gordon Pass, then and now.

Naples City Dock now.

Naples City Dock in 1940.

Naples Pier, then and now.

Port Royal, then and now. .

Elaborate sculptures are made every year at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.

The Sugar Sand Walk features a creation by master sculptor Patrick Harsch.

The interesting shape of the pool at Playa Largo Resort & Spa offers a variety of options and views for sunning or shade. Family friendly movies are shown on a movie screen that drops down from the large trellis over the pool.

Whether you prefer sun or shade, you’ll enjoy a water view on the pool deck.

Chandeliers in the Tavernier Ballroom are fashioned like bubbles rising to the surface as if you’re under water.

Sol by the Sea offers casual dining just steps away from the marina docks.

Playa Largo Resort & Spa

the lobby makes for a convenient meeting spot for light bites and happy hour drinks.

The ceviche and sushi restaurant Las Olas (above) is just off the lobby

The salon layout provides ample storage and enables efficient freedom of movement with natural light for enjoying the outside elements. The door and windows open wide to the aft deck creating a large living area

Flybridge relaxation, entertaining and sightseeing can’t be beat with a view like this.

Alfresco meals on the aft deck are protected from the occasional tropical shower thanks to the large flybridge.

D2 discovered one of the largest aggregations of Brisingid sea stars anyone on the ship had ever seen.

NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer berthed at the NOAA Ford Island facility located in the middle of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

H2OBX rendering of facilities bar and restrooms at the water park. Photo: h20bx

Remnants from the site’s rainwater collection basin

The old brig still remains as the naval base’s military prison.

Worn and weary, this guard shack remains at the old NAVFAC facility

A rustic gasoline pump still displays prices from the 1960s.

Large wave astern of NOAA ship DELAWARE II off the New England coast. Photo courtesy of NOAA

The full-beam king master is of equivalent or even larger size than on much bigger yachts and benefits from his-and-her heads, with separate shower compartments. Built-in storage provides for long-distance and liveaboard provisions. Photo: JLambertPhotos.com

Twin doors open from the aft deck to the salon and rich furnishings: a pair of lounge chairs (not shown), large sofa, custom wooden table, writing desk, storage, and large-screen TV. Photo: JLambertPhotos.com

The enclosed flybridge is well equipped with centerline controls, a large settee and custom table, and dayhead for convenience. Photo: JLambertPhotos.com

French Leave performing at Eleuthera All That Jazz. Photo credit: Marc Coeffic Jazz

Due Diligence

The interior of Sassy, a 2016 101′ Hargrave, was designed by Shelley DiCondina.

The Juliette Gordon Low is named after the founder of the first American Girl Scout troop. Photo credit: Visit Savannah

Opposite page: St. John the Baptist Cathedral’s twin spires tower over Lafayette Square, one of Savannah’s many grand, historic houses of worship.Photo credit: Geoff L Johnson

Savannah boasts the third largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world, with revelry that lasts throughout the whole day and night. Photo credit: Travis Sayre

Horse-drawn carriages offer one of the more popular ways to tour historic Savannah. Photo credit: Geoff L Johnson

Savannah offers much to see and do on both sides of the Savannah River. Photo credit: Visit Savannah

The Tybee Island Light marks the entrance to the Savannah River.

The Old Savannah Cotton Exchange, completed in 1887, stands as a reminder of Savannah’s former leadership in the worldwide cotton trade. Photo credit: Dylan Wilson

Stately mansions built by wealthy cotton merchants in the 1800s draw millions of visitors (including artists) to Savannah, which has one of the largest historic districts in the country. Photo credit: Geoff L Johnson

A pair of waved albatross, Diomeda irrorata, in courtship display. Espanola Island is the location of the only waved albatross nesting colony in the world. Photo Credit: Jad Davenport

Marine iguanas, Amblyrhynchus cristatus, split from land iguanas millions of years ago and became adept at swimming and foraging for algae in the sea. Photo Credit: Jad Davenport

Lonesome George, a century-old Pinta Island tortoise, or Abingdon Island tortoise, the last of his kind at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Lonesome George died in 2012. The subspecies is now extinct. Photo Credit: Jad Davenport

Palm Beach 65 Whether in the cockpit enjoying fresh air or cozy in the salon protected from the elements, warm woods blended with colorful accents give and air of casual elegance. Photo credit: Andrea Francolini

Fishing against the mangrove islands usually leads to a rewarding catch of redifsh and snook, but keep an eye on the weather; it can be unpredictable in the Ten Thousand Island region. Photo credit: Susanna Botkin

Coming back to the dock after a long day of fishing is its own reward, but the plentiful fish you can catch in Chokoloskee are even better. Photo credit: Susanna Botkin

Sweetfield Manor is a restored plantation house on a hill above Bridgetown. It has been converted into a bed and breakfast by owners George and Anni Clarke (pictured).

Sweetfield Manor is a restored plantation house on a hill above Bridgetown. It has been converted into a bed and breakfast by George and Anni Clarke.

Costumed dancer in one of the many bands that ‘jumps up’ on Grand Kadooment Day to celebrate the end of the annual Crop Over celebration. Crop Over is an 18th-century festival honoring the end of the sugar cane harvest.

Crane Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches along the quiet southern coast of Barbados. The beach was named not after the beautiful bird, but after an industrial crane used to transfer goods from ship to shore.

Rum shop. These local taverns are the heart of every village.

Horse races are held at the Barbados Turf Club on the old grounds of Garrison Savannah, where the British Caribbean Force was once billeted.

Cattlewash Beach. The wild east coast of Barbados north of the village of Bathsheba is a long stretch of sand where the ‘white horses’ – thundering Atlantic waves – finally hit land after traveling all the way from Africa.

Black cow and a rare road sign in the Scotland District, a hilly highland region in northeastern Barbados.

High tea at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion, the most British resort on Barbados. The island is often called the most British in the Caribbean due to the nearly 400 years of uninterrupted British rule.

High tea at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion, the most British resort on Barbados. The island is often called the most British in the Caribbean due to the nearly 400 years of uninterrupted British rule.

The Basin is a secret bathing spot beneath sea cliffs outside the small village of Bathsheba. The surrounding beaches along the wild east coast are often too rough for swimming. But the nearby surfing breaks – including the world famous Soup Bowl – draw an international crowd.

The beach at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion, the most British resort on Barbados. The island is often called the most British in the Caribbean due to the nearly 400 years of uninterrupted British rule.

The Corpus Christi Marina received funding from federal grant monies designated to improve the marina and benefit boaters. Phot: city of corpus christi

Filled with the vivid colors of the season and family activities, New Bern, North Carolina’s Mumfest, October 8-9, is a fantastic fall destination for Mid-Atlantic cruisers. Photo: Prweb.com

St. Thomas, USVI native Taylor Canfield and crew won the last race in 2015. As of World Sailing’s rankings for July 13, 2016, Taylor is the number one ranked match racer in the world. Photo: Bitter End Yacht Club, BVI

Bob and Mitzi Plocher do most of their boating in Lake of the Ozarks on their 2005 Sea Ray 390. Creating family memories while expanding their cruising horizons on a MarineMax Getaway with daughters’ families was Bob’s idea. Bob and Mitzi are joined at the restaurant above The Baths on Virgin Gorda are Amy & Michael Garrett and Kim & Zach Lewis. For the Getaway they appropriately named their boat No Regrets.

Shops near Foxy’s on Jost Van Dyke’s Great Harbour offer a variety of colorful island gifts and garb.

Taxis on Jost Van Dyke transport tourists between the two bays and stop for photo opportunities upon request.

The Jost Van Dyke Methodist Church is on Great Harbour down the road from Foxy’s.

The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay attracts tourists by land and charter guests by sea

Oliver (7) and Jacob (9) joined their parents, aunt & uncle and grandparents on the Getaway; their favorite part was snorkeling and seeing jellyfish, anemone and clams.

Large, small or in between, center consoles make boating fun. Photo credit: JLambertPhotos.com

EdgeWater 262CC

Back Cove 32

Shrimp Saganaki

A wine shop with a Philadelphia bent, Pinot Boutique supplements its stock of wine, tools and classes with lessons in pairing vino with local fare such as cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, Tastykakes and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews and offers casual lessons on wines of the American Revolution. Photo by R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®

The Moshulu, a 394-foot sailing vessel launched in 1904, is now permanently docked as a restaurant and bar on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC